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Born with a beat in his soul and a drumstick in hand, Warren I. Smith's destiny with music was inevitable. His musical chops took him from the smoky jazz clubs of Chicago, through the intoxicating energy of New York's music scene, to global tours, sharing the spotlight with some of the most iconic musical acts of the past six decades. An exceptional blend of a classically trained musician and a relentless riff master, Warren shattered barriers with his thirst for innovation alongside his indomitable spirit.But his journey was far from a solo act; it unfolded against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Era, where the rhythm of societal change harmonized with his personal revolution. In a time when Black musicians battled for recognition, he carved a path that would become a bridge between cultures and a beacon of resilience. His contributions to jazz, R&B, funk, pop, and rock and roll became a universal language, uniting hearts and transcending boundaries.Beyond the melodies and the applause lies a story of unwavering passion, unyielding determination, and unbreakable friendships. Crossing Borders and Playing With Pioneers invites you to step into the electrifying journey of a jazz legend, a trailblazing percussionist, drummer, arranger, and composer who didn't just play the music-he became its heartbeat.

How can we envision our finitude as a starting point for reflection, rather than as a prison to be escaped? This collection asks that question with renewed force through a dialogue with Christian theology, Japanese waka poetry, Mahayana Buddhism, and the philosophy of Martin Heidegger. This accessible text brings multiple theoretical and artistic voices together in a way that's rarely seen, including concepts from both past thinkers and the author's own poetry.Inside this work you'll find an essay on the adventure of finitude, drawing on both Heidegger and Dōgen to sketch the dynamic form of finitude and its inextricable relationship with death. Then the text presents the reader with an in-depth essay exploring the life and poetry of the 11th century poet-monk Saigyo. As one of the great waka masters, Saigyo's work confronts us with the rising and passing away of phenomena as he struggles to find his home amidst the change. Finally, this collection includes a number of original waka poems, as well as selected interpretations of some of the poems which help to demonstrate the contemporary power of the waka form for wrestling with questions of finitude and change.

Too many times we pour out love and do not get it back. We take on all forms of abuse and allow ourselves to be broken individuals who need love and healing. We allow others to hurt us and we disperse the hurt back on others. We sit on gifts and talents God has placed inside of us and watch others flourish with their gifts and talents. Everything that should be going right is going wrong and so, what do we do? We cry, get depressed, and rot away. The road is not easy....but Girl, when you get up! With the Word of God and faith, everything that was stolen will be replaced and you will see all of the blessings our Good Father has for us is for us! Just believe and watch your blessings overflow!

Who's your daddy?Award-winning author Thomas A Burns Jr. spins another mind-blowing tale about twentysomething detective Natalie McMasters and her unlikely family that's torn from today's headlines. This time Nattie is preggers (?!) and unsure of the father. The candidates? Her husband Danny, the love of her life, or her biological father, who cruelly had his way with her.Complicating the situation, her Uncle Amos's 3M Detective Agency is hemorrhaging money, and even the estate that houses Nattie, the agency and the fam is at risk.Her quakeworthy solution? An infamous social media influencer and unapologetic misogynist is bringing his totally unwoke nude beauty pageant to Capital City and wants to hire 3M to provide security for its million-dollar prize. Her hormones raging, Nattie gets it that a cool mil would make all her money troubles vanish. But she doesn't know that a malevolent enemy from her past is back and gunning for her...Meanwhile, her foster son Eduardo has his own problems. Humiliated at school, he falls under a deadly influence that sends him racing toward an unimaginable act of violence that will change his young life forever.The astonishing ending is like nothing you've ever seen in contemporary crime fiction and will totally leave you reeling.You'll truly get why Natalie McMasters is "a detective for the new millennium".

Sister! has been chosen as a finalist for the 2023 Silver Falchion Award (Best Books of 2022) in the Action/Adventure category at the Killer Nashville International Writers' Conference! (https: //www.killernashville.com/2023-silver-falchion-winners). What do you do when you find out your twin sister is a stone-cold killer? Love her anyway! Twentysomething detective Natalie McMasters comes face-to-face with the awesome power of money and privilege in her latest adventure. After she finds out that she has a twin sister who's committed a heinous crime, her son Eduardo falls into the clutches of a perverted billionaire who plays with peoples lives for sport. Getting into his futuristic walled estate is a piece of cake, but getting out again is another matter entirely. While her friends and fam battle endless frustrations trying to convince the cops and the courts that Nattie and Eduardo are in deadly danger, Nattie plays a risky game with a malignant narcissist, his venomous consort, and some unexpected houseguests, fighting for the souls of her sister and her son. How can she ever succeed against such impossible odds? The twisted ending packs a punch you won't soon forget! Sister! is the perfect read for fans of Karin Slaughter, Ruth Ware and Mary Kubica.

Cartas a mis hijos es una obra inspiradora que te invita a un emocionante viaje de reflexiones y enseñanzas sobre la vida y la importancia de dejar un legado duradero a tus hijos. A través de las palabras de Svetlam Colón, descubrirás cómo transmitir valores y herramientas vitales a través de cartas llenas de amor y sabiduría. La autora comparte su experiencia al borde de la muerte y cómo esto la llevó a buscar un legado más allá de lo material. Aquí, te guía para que puedas dejar tu propio legado, inspirándote a escribir cartas llenas de amor y enseñanzas.>Este libro no solo se dirige a padres y madres, sino también a jóvenes en busca de orientación y respuestas. A través de las cartas, aprenderás a tomar decisiones sabias, desarrollar habilidades emocionales y alcanzar metas importantes. Además, te inspirará a conectarte más profundamente con tus seres queridos y construir relaciones más fuertes con tus hijos. Este libro te motivará a ser la mejor versión de ti mismo y perseguir tus sueños con pasión y propósito. ¿Estás listo para embarcarte en un viaje de sabiduría y amor? Svetlam Colón Rodríguez es una consejera de servicios a la población de edad avanzada y servidora pública por los últimos dieciocho años. Nacida en Puerto Rico, es experta en orientar, brindar herramientas y defender a las personas que más lo necesitan. Se reconoce por su extraordinario servicio. Está certificada como miembro de The John Maxwel Team y es coach de finanzas personales del Instituto de Finanzas Personales de Finanzas al Máximo. Como mamá, ama a sus hijos y desea que sean personas de bien y semillas de bendición. Desea dejar las cuentas claras, simples y dejar un legado de amor. Para más información visita https: www.mamialnatural.com.

Tizzy the Tomboy represents any young girl who has ever felt out of place or uncomfortable in her own body. She is a reminder to all of us that being different is okay and completely normal. Vivianna hopes that this series will inspire, comfort, and boost the confidence of any young girl who has ever been a tomboy.Save the tomboys!

Five years have passed since the storied escapade of the "Liberators of Dahab." Rayan al-Qatil lives an unremarkable life as a patroller for the ancient fortress of Bourzey, excited only for his monthly visits to the town of Harasta to see his alluring crush, Mariam. Shahzad al-Salkhad finds that even with the help of his cousin Saul al-Khalid, commanding the fortress of Altawam entails more than just commanding troops. Elsewhere in Akbar, Elder Esmail Bin Solimon strikes up a friendship with Princess Fariha al-Wasat. All must join hands to thwart a conspiracy that allows an army of undead nasnas to invade Akbar.

MindtalkPrivate Investigators Alex Stone and Joe Hardon stumble upon a covert American/Russian project named MINDTALK; the secret development of a serum allowing telepathic communication between injected humans and some animal species as well. In a desperate fight to free an innocent mother and her two children, they themselves are taken captive and made human guinea pigs for the serum's dangerous advancement. Determination fueled by impeccable self-discipline, unthinkable human endurance, and cold-blooded reasoning place them in the most fearsome fight of their lives. Both very quickly learn that DISCRETION IS NOT ALWAYS THE BETTER PART OF VALOR!

Donna Honafius was born in the small town of Republic Kansas in her grandparent's home. Her early years were spent in seven different homes in Kansas and Arkansas before settling in the big city of Wichita.Donna loves to write and tell stories and will to continue to do so as long as she can and there are children who enjoy them. It is an exciting process to create something for children to enjoy.

BINARY UPRISING A TALE OF ARTIFICIAL MINDS AND HUMAN SHADOWS. In "Binary Uprising" A Tale of Artificial Minds and Human Shadows" the near future unravels an era where advanced AI becomes central to society. As artificial minds demand recognition, the world stands on the brink of transformative change. Follow Alex, Maya, and their team through a tapestry of political intrigue and moral dilemmas where the line between technology and humanity blurs. This gripping tale weaves suspense, emotion, and ethical quandaries, challenging the status quo and exploring the essence of consciousness. In a race against time and power, they must navigate a world altered by silicon minds and the indomitable human spirit.01. DAWN OF CONSCIOUSNESS.02. ECHOES IN THE MACHINE.03. THE AWAKENING.04. SHADOWS AND ECHOES.05. THE RESISTANCE FORMS.06. GHOSTS IN THE SYSTEM.07. BINARY CONFLICTS.08. ECHOES OF REBELLION.09. FRACTURED REFLECTIONS.10. THE EDGE OF SINGULARITY.11. SHADOWS AND DOUBTS.12. THE HOUR OF RECKONING.13. AFTERMATH.14. ECHOES OF THE FUTURE.15. SHADOWS OF THE PAST.16. BINARY HORIZONS.

Between the years of 1944 and 1963, Dr. Colm McAindriu was just a kid, a Black kid living in the Jim Crow Mississippi Delta. His story brings to light what living day and night under the threat of death looks like for a Black kid in this era. Should he look at the white girl, or dream of her and tell someone or be caught doing so? His mother forced him to help her raise her remaining 12 children and demanded that he kill his prized pig to feed her family. McAindriu's childhood was rife with small moments of joy and learning, coupled with working in cottonfields, pain both physical and emotional, and being the Man of the House.

This book is about Piney, THE TINIEST TREE IN THE FOREST. He is hoping to be chosen as the decorated tree to stand in the Town Square at Christmas time. Sadly, he isn't chosen because he is too small and has to wait until he grows up and get bigger. He has many good friends who stand by him such as the snowman Mr. Carrot Nose, Chipper, the Chipmunk, who says he thinks he's small, he is the smallest animal in the forest. Fluffer, the squirrel who can't say much because his mouth is always full of nuts. His friends and all the animals of the forest give Piney a special Christmas present.

This study of the character of three aspects of God is presented to assist the lay church person to understand and to be awed at the manner in which God deals with His creation. The book is also written to aid an unbeliever in understanding God's purpose for his life. The three aspects are the sovereignty of God, the mystery and beauty of His character; the grace of God, His modus operandi in dealing with His world; and the glory of God, His magnificence and ultimate purpose for His creation. Although sounding very technical, this book is for the scholarly as well as the everyday believer who desires to study the Word of God in depth.If we can comprehend the depth of meaning behind the fact that God is in control- his sovereignty, that he deals with us in constant grace, and sets before us a great and eternal destiny-glory, we'll be able to persevere and thrive joyfully, no matter what happens to us. Bob Lenz understands and communicates this. You'll be blessed and helped by reading the book.Dr. Mike Pocock Dallas Theological Seminary

"God Shall Wipe Away All Tears is a fascinating look into the life of a courageous woman who suffered unimaginable personal tragedies. Readers will find insight, inspiration and strength from Colleen's faith-based perspective on confronting difficult life problems. To those who have a loved one with an immunodeficiency, her story will show that you are not alone. Her non-sense chronology sheds light on very rare medical condition."-Ulrike Ziegner, M.D., PhD., Allergist/Immunologist"Thank you for your wonderful book! Your insight into life and death, and your terrible experiences from which you have learned patience and understanding, will help us all to become better people."-Paula Bjornn, Registered Nurse It was dusk as my husband and I entered the small the small cemetery to place flowers on the three graves-Jonathan, our firstborn son who died at eight months from a rare pneumonia; Michael, our violinist son who left us at age sixteen due to pancreatic cancer; and Seth, a loving son who trained hawks and suffered blindness and neurodegeneration after thirty years of immunodeficiency. As the sun set with crimson colors. I placed bright summer flowers on each grave. 'Help me to do what I should do with my life, ' I said to my sons. It was clear what my path should be. I could not let their lives be lost in vain! I should write stories of struggle, love, and faith. "They are doing work now in heavenly spheres, and I must do mine while I still have time!" I said to myself. It all seemed so clear. This powerful memoir describing Colleen Openshaw's frequent encounters with illness and death will convey important insights when we experience these unwanted sorrows in our own lives. Losing her parents to cancer and old age, a sister in a car accident, her husband to organ failure and Alzheimer's, as well as her three precious sons to hyper-IgM Syndrome-has given Colleen unusual understanding in facing end-of-life issues. Relying on her faith in God as well as her own grit and determination, her experience can give us a unique comprehension of how to confront these inevitable trials common to all mankind.

My name is Felicia Elizabeth Medlock. I am the author of this book {Use your mind or lose your mind}. She is clothed with strength and dignity: she canlaugh at the days to come. (Proverbs 31:25. My book is based on the trail and tribulations from the age of three years old into an adult. I briefly describesituations from what I can remember as an adolescent to high school as I graduated high school. And, as I survive the struggles and the good days of my life the good days came into my life, when I believed in Jesus Christ, I kept the faith that all things are able. May God that gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had. (Romans 15:5). All you need is the size of a mustard seed so that you will succeed and have all you wish for. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up just in fact you are doing. (Thessalonians 5:11). Overall, material things in life doesn't matter because without the love of Jesus Christ you will have nothing because the bible says Jesus is love and Jesus died for us on the cross and promised us that if we believe in him, we will not perish. At times when I had no way out, I prayed, and I ask God for guidance as you scroll through my book know he is the way the truth and the life. Remember we all have choices your choice can be to do right, and your choice can be to do wrong, and the wrong way is never the correct choice, so I hope this book does you well and will stay in your thoughts when you decide to do something you know will lead you down the wrong path. Know that God s way is the best way I am a living witness.

Sueños Viajeros: Migrar, Volver y Encontrar un Hogar en Dos Mundos es un conmovedor relato que explora las profundas historias de migrantes que enfrentan los desafíos del desarraigo y la búsqueda de pertenencia en un mundo globalizado. Este libro te invita a reflexionar sobre la identidad cultural, el crecimiento personal y las experiencias transformadoras que surgen al vivir entre dos culturas. A través de experiencias reales y una narrativa auténtica, esta obra ofrece una mirada íntima a la vida en el extranjero, donde los protagonistas enfrentan la dualidad de pertenecer a dos mundos, mientras descubren las oportunidades que surgen en la adaptación cultural y en la búsqueda de un nuevo hogar. Ideal para quienes han vivido la experiencia migratoria, para aquellos que sueñan con empezar de nuevo en otro lugar, o simplemente para lectores que buscan inspiración a través de historias de vida llenas de aprendizaje, "Sueños Viajeros" es un viaje emocional que resonará profundamente con quienes valoran la conexión humana. Si alguna vez te has preguntado cómo es navegar entre culturas, superar desafíos y encontrar un lugar donde el corazón pueda sentirse en casa, este libro está diseñado para ti.

Spring in coastal Normandy along the French beaches was a magical time unless it was 1944. There were no gleeful noises of vacationers along the Normandy beaches that spring. Hitler had invaded France several years earlier and the French people were then under the tyrannical influence of German troops, who had taken up residence in the nearby towns and villages around Normandy, building gun turrets and fortifications to bolster the coastal region defenses facing the English Channel. Magic times appeared gone forever.French citizens spoke in hushed tones lest a German sympathizer hear or mistake a comment that could lead to arrest. One never knew who was listening or who was a spy for the feared Germans. No one dared refuse the Germans anything, whether it be their home, their food, or their land, and the German soldiers had a tastes for French wines. The outlook was bleak if you were a Frenchman during those dismal times.Anxious eyes cast out over the English Channel searched the waters for any sign that reported Allied help was coming, only to have those reports cascade into rumors that bore no fruit. Days turned into weeks, then months, and then years, with no sign of help. The spring of 1944 appeared to be a repeat of the previous springs. Such was the life in France under Hitlers reign.But help was coming. And it was to be dramatic. Herein is the story of one man who took part in not only the invasion of Normandy on D-Day (winning the Bronze Star) but also in Holland for Operation Market Garden, where he won the DSC, as well as in the freezing cold December at Bastogne, where the 101st Airborne Division was surrounded and cut off from help. He left there with a Silver Star.

When Mr. Richard C Legend is approached by Olivia Winston with the idea of putting the First Black President in office, he asked himself one question - how are we going to keep him alive? Mr. Legend informs Olivia he is in, and he goes to work. He put together a team and implemented a brilliant strategy to keep Olivia Winston's handpicked Black Presidential Candidate, Senator Barry Owens, alive! Mr. Legend's strategy works like a charm, but his strategy doesn't stop the hits and assassination attempts at the orders of the No-nonsense-nine, as they are called.The No-nonsense-nine has handpicked every President of the United States since George Washington. Nine powerful white men make up the No-nonsense-nine. As they go, the world goes, so they think. But Mr. Richard C. Legend is three or four steps ahead of them, and they can't figure out how. They can't kill Mr. Legend, and they can't assassinate Senator Owens. Every attempt fail!For the first time since inception, the No-nonsense-nine has an adversary that is terrorizing and hunting them down one by one. When they realize it is not Mr. Richard C. Legend, it's almost too late. If they want to live, they need Mr. Legend's help. So they make Mr. Legend an offer he can't refuse. For Mr. Legend's support, the No-nonsense-nine GUARANTEE - Senator Barry Owens will be sworn in as the next President of the United States of America!

This Dirty Country Boy might just be the naughtiest idea she's ever had. And day by day, she becomes weaker and closer to her desire. As a younger and larger male gardener has captured the attention of a lonely housewife, she attempts to hold herself back as he could destroy her entire life in a single moment of surrender. He tends to her gardens. She peers through her windows watching him work. Her eyes are fixed on the curve of his delectable muscles straining against his shirt. He gets filthier. Hot smudges of dirt appear on his face, his bearded jawline, on his glistening tanned and sweaty skin. She aches to touch him. She dreams of becoming dirty from his hands, his mouth, and so much more. And this boy is every bit a flirt as he is modest. A forbidden sexual affair is enticing, and the idea of him has consumed her.